Woodworking Classes

Unlock Your Creative Potential with Expert instruction

At Joseph Carlyle Designs, we offer personalized woodwork instruction led by master craftsman Michael J.C. Holton. Whether you're just beginning or refining your skills, our classes are tailored to help you bring your ideas to life in a fully equipped and inspiring studio environment.

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What We Offer

  • Hands on instruction from design to completion

  • Access to tools, materials, and a workshop

  • A low 2 to 1 student/instructor ratio

  • Comprehensive safety training for working with machinery and tools.

  • An inclusive environment where all skill levels are welcome from beginners to experienced builders.

Person measuring and cutting wooden slats in a woodworking workshop.
A man in a woodworking shop kneeling behind a light-colored wooden table with two drawers.

Why Learn With Us

Expert Guidance
Learn from a master craftsman with decades of experience in woodworking and furniture design.

Personalized Experience
Classes tailored to your goals, whether you’re creating a custom project or refining your skills.

Relaxed, Fun Environment
Enjoy a laid back and creative space where learning is both productive and enjoyable.

Practical Skills
Gain real world knowledge and confidence to tackle future projects on your own.

Create an Heirloom
Walk away with a beautifully crafted piece that reflects your creativity and effort.

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Student Woodwork

A wooden round side table with a lattice-style base, placed on a wood floor in a workshop or furniture shop.
A man with glasses, a face mask, and gloves finishing a wooden chair in a woodworking shop.

Steven’s Table

"I think anyone looking to start woodworking will do great in Michael’s classes. He is a skilled teacher, the workshop is perfect, the other students were always great, and you will look back amazed at how much you learn. So many people have commented on the tables I made with Michael, and they are always shocked and impressed when I tell them I made those. It was a great experience!"

Wooden table with a striped pattern on the top, placed on a dark hardwood floor in a room with white cabinets.
A woman in a woodworking workshop, wearing safety glasses, a black shirt, and a brown apron, is working on a piece of wood, smiling and using her hands to hold and shape it.

Rosalee’s Table

“ Woodworking with Michael was such a great experience! He knows his stuff and creates a friendly and informative atmosphere. I looked forward to every class! ”

Jeff’s Nightstands

Two wooden nightstands with single drawers placed on a workbench in a woodworking shop.
A man working on a woodworking project at a workbench, with tools and materials around him, in a workshop setting.

Building my end tables with Michael’s guidance was both educational and rewarding. His attention to detail ensured everything in his classes was top quality. The skills I gained will stay with me for years, and I was so inspired that I set up a small woodshop in my garage. I couldn’t be happier with my project and highly recommend learning from Michael!

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